Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Topaz, White Gold, ...
2010s Colombian Artist Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18...
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Amethyst, Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
20th Century American Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Druzy
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Necklaces
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Orient...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
2010s Italian Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue S...
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gol...
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Coral, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yello...
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pea...
1990s Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver
Late 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.